Category: Social studies

Are psychologists allowed to deceive research participants? 8.07 Deception in Research (a) Psychologists do not conduct a study involving deception unless they have determined that the use of deceptive techniques is justified by the study’s significant prospective scientific, educational, or applied value and that effective nondeceptive alternative procedures are not feasible. Under what conditions is […]

What is the independent variable in the white-nose syndrome experiment? Blehert’s experiment? The manipulated independent variable in this experiment was exposure to the fungus. When scientists first noticed that bats were dying? When scientists first noticed that bats were dying, many different competing hypotheses were proposed. One hypothesis was that the white-nose syndrome (WNS) was […]

What is one way a lobbyist would influence the judicial branch? Lobbying the Judicial Branch Interest groups work to influence the courts in a number of ways. Interest groups often file amicus curiae (friend of the court) briefs, presenting an argument in favor of a particular issue. Sometimes interest groups file lawsuits against the government […]

Why was sugar difficult to produce in the Caribbean? Producing the crop Growing sugar was hard, labour-intensive work. Sugar was produced in the following way: The ground had to be dug, hoed, weeded, planted and then fertilised with manure, all under the hot West Indian sun. The sugar boiling houses were unbearably hot and difficult […]

Which statements give two characteristics of all liquids? Which statement gives two characteristics of all liquids? They will change shape to fit a container and have definite volume. During which changes of state do atoms that cannot move past one another become free to move? Which statement describe the liquid? Liquids have the following characteristics: […]

What does the FTC Bureau of Competition do? The Bureau of Competition seeks to prevent anticompetitive mergers and other anticompetitive business practices in the marketplace. To do so, the Bureau provides economic analysis and support to antitrust and consumer protection investigations and rulemakings. … What are the responsibilities of any branches in the FTC? Protecting […]

How are US citizens living abroad taxes? Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen or a resident alien living outside the United States, your worldwide income is subject to U.S. income tax, regardless of where you live. However, you may qualify for certain foreign earned income exclusions and/or foreign income tax credits. How long can […]

Which landform exists because of the rain shadow effect? A rain shadow is a patch of land that has been forced to become a desert because mountain ranges blocked all plant-growing, rainy weather. On one side of the mountain, wet weather systems drop rain and snow. On the other side of the mountain—the rain shadow […]

What are the key characteristics of a sole proprietorship? Characteristics of Sole Trader-ship (Proprietorship) Sole Ownership. A single person is an owner of this type of business. Unlimited Liability. Limited Work Area. Sole Right on Capital. Sole Management. No Legal Formalities. Free to Select his Business. Willful Commencement and Closure. What is needed for PPP […]

What is the role of community corrections in the criminal justice system? The primary purpose of Community Corrections in NSW is to reduce the impact of crime on the community. In addition to the impact of offending on victims these include fear of crime, economic and social costs, community confidence, and the cost of the […]